Vegan Chick'n and Dumplings
with Oyster Mushrooms & Green Beans
This classic comfort dish got a vegan makeover. Onion and garlic meet carrots and celery in the savory sauce, and green beans are cooked until just crisp-tender to keep their crunch. Crispy oyster mushrooms accompany the dumplings.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (divided)
- 8 oz oyster mushrooms, trimmed and torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
- 4 tsp vegetable broth concentrate
- 5.5 oz coconut milk
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 4 oz green beans, trimmed and halved
- 2 tbsp vegan butter
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil*
- Salt*
- Pepper*
- *Not included
- Ingredients are listed for 2 servings. If you're making 4 servings, please double your ingredients by using both meal kit bags provided.
- For full ingredient list, see Nutrition.
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine just 3 tbsp flour and a pinch of pepper in large bowl. Add mushrooms and toss to coat. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium high heat, add mushrooms in single layer, and cook until lightly browned and crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer crispy mushrooms to paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt. (4-serving meal: use 6 tbsp flour, 4 tbsp vegetable oil)
Return same skillet to medium heat and add carrot, celery, onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add broth concentrate, 1/2 tsp salt, coconut milk, dried thyme, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook until slightly thickened, about 4 to 6 minutes. (4 serving meal: use 1 tsp salt, 2 cup water)
Combine remaining flour, baking soda, and 1/4 cup water in large bowl. Mix with fork until well combined, and drop heaping tablespoons dumpling mixture into simmering sauce. Simmer until dumplings are firm, about 4 to 5 minutes. (4 serving meal: use 1/2 cup water)
Add green beans and butter to chick’n and dumplings and stir gently. Cook until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Scoop chick’n and dumplings into large shallow bowls and top with crispy oyster mushrooms. Dig in!